The biceps is tri-articulate, meaning that it works across three joints. The most important of these functions is to supinate the forearm and flex the elbow. Using this reflex test, user can examines the function of the C5 reflex arc and the C6 reflex arc.
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Simulation Type |
Condition, Using interactive animation |
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Gender Specific |
No, Common for both genders |
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Condition Simulated
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● Reflex Rating 0 -Normal ● Reflex Rating 1+ - No evidence of contraction ● Reflex Rating 2+ - Decreased but still present (hypo-refelxic) ● Reflex Rating 3+ - Super Normal (hyper-reflexic) ● Reflex Rating 4+ - Clonus: Repetitive shortening of the muscle after a single stimulation |
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Procedure |
● Click on “Left/Right” toggle button select left hand or right hand ● Click on the ‘Strike’ button to strike on the patient biceps with the hammer. ● Observe the patient's hand reaction. |